The best time to prepare for marriage is when you are single. Although it may seem strange, being single gives you the time and freedom to introspect and become a better person. Think of it like you are going to take an exam. You will never walk into the hall without going through the study…
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How to make your marriage stronger with your spouse?
How to make your marriage stronger with your spouse? Marriage isn’t a picnic. It takes a lot of work to keep what you have with your spouse. If you want to be with the love of your life forever, you have to make marriage the highest priority in your life. Have a look at these…
6 Must-Haves Your Marriage Can’t Live Without
To have a rock-solid marriage, both parties must work at the relationship. Here are six must-haves that your marriage cannot and should not live without, ever. Be Positive Stop with the constant criticism. Sure, you both have grown apart because of a variety of reasons, but stop with the contempt and stonewalling. Be positive with…
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Shut Down On Your Spouse
It’s easy to withdraw yourself from an argument with your partner. You may even be doing it unconsciously if you find yourself overwhelmed. However, research has found that shutting down on your spouse can be extremely unhealthy for your relationship. Let’s discuss four reasons why – You are impeding the growth of your relationship –…
The Survival Years
Hey everyone! We are still basking in the nuggets that were dropped by Will and Shazia Lackey last week but one of the main things that stuck out is how they spent their first years. Shazia simply described it as “SURVIVAL MODE”. We feel that there must be other couples out there that feel…
My Empty Cup “A Moment of Transparency”
Hey everyone! Today I wanted to do something a little different. I wanted to have a personal transparent moment with you. Marqus and I had a conversation with a very good friend about just life in general and he dropped nugget after nugget as he always does. Let me set you up. Recently I…
Single Season…Are You Using Your Time Wisely?
3 Focal Points During Your Single Season Hey everyone! We’ve been hearing and seeing a lot lately and wanted to talk to our single followers. Although marriage is great, Marqus and I never really took advantage of our “Single Season” which caused extra work in our marriage. Today we’re discussing 4 major focal points…
Should You Live Together Prior to Marriage?
Living together before you get married is a good idea, given that marriage as an institution seems to be going down south. Let us look at whether it makes sense to live together prior to marriage. Reality sinks in when you do not say goodbye at the door. As you live together you learn more…
Your Marriage Doesn’t Suck Your Old Ways Do!
Friends Friends have always been an integral role in anyone’s life. For most they are that “brother from another mother” or “sister from another mister” but when you say “I do” your spouse now fills that role and your friends have to respect that. You have to be careful of what you share with them…
What To Do If Your Marriage Is Toxic?
Life can be cruel when the person you married turns rabid overnight leaving you gobsmacked. In all likelihood, you will playback the times you were together wondering why you did not read the signs. The question therefore arises – what can you do and what should you do if your marriage is toxic. Here are…